My name is Stella and I live in Virginia with my mom and dad. I have been diagnosed with SSADH and Rett Syndrome, but neither of these conditions define me. You will know me by my smile, my eyes, and my resilience. No matter how many times these conditions have made me fall, I get back up. No matter how these conditions limit my communication, I will use my eyes and smile to connect with you. No matter what the prognoses for these conditions forecast, I will write my own story.